Frontmatter -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Restoration Plan in Context -- 3 Program Planning, Financing, and Coordination -- 4 The Use of Science in Decision Making -- 5 Progress Toward Natural System Restoration -- 6 An Alternative Approach to Advancing Natural System Restoration -- References -- Acronyms -- Glossary -- Appendixes -- Appendix A 2005 Report to Congress Past and Future Accomplishments Tables1 -- Appendix B Master Implementation Sequencing Plan -- Appendix C Status of Monitoring and Assessment Plan (MAP) Components1 -- Appendix D WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BOARD -- Appendix E Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff.